Reclaiming Joy in Motherhood Have you ever lost your Joy in mothering? I know I have. Usually it is after a few days of sick children, with nights of little sleep, and days passing without taking time to get into the Word and refresh my soul. Then I start getting extra snappy, my tone of voice is usually irritated when the boys call me or go to ask me a question, and smiling and laughter are not heard very much from me. How can we find joy in motherhood again, after those days of constant ... continue reading...
Grain Free Energy Bites {World’s Most Versatile Recipe}
The World’s Most Versatile Grain Free Energy Bites “Mom! I’m hhhuuuuunnnnnnnggggggrrrrrrrryyyyyyy!!” It had been said four hundred times already that afternoon, so I decided the next snacks needed to be full of fat and fiber for little bellies and this breastfeeding momma…but we didn’t have a ton of ingredients in the house. So, we pulled out all our nuts and seeds, some dates, and a few other ingredients and put together these grain free energy bites that are super filling and very ... continue reading...
How Motherhood Changes When You Think You’re Dying
How Motherhood Changes When You Think You're Dying This past year has been rough for me. Samuel's birth, while good, was so different from what I thought it would be. I now realize what a dangerous situation it could have turned into. My grandma was unexpectedly and shockingly diagnosed with advanced Multiple Myeloma. My best friend moved across the country. And adjusting to four boys was harder than I thought it would be, probably making it seem even harder. Then, I thought I was dying. ... continue reading...
Gift Guide for the T-Shirt and Jeans Mom in Your Life
Gift Guide for the T-Shirt and Jeans Mom in Your Life Do you have a mom in your life who is hard to shop for? A mom who prefers to wear a t-shirt and jeans? Maybe she isn't really good about giving you gift ideas, or you just think her ideas are too practical? This post is for you; a gift guide for the t-shirt and jeans mom in your life. Those of us who consider ourselves in this category don't mean to be hard to shop for. We usually are practically minded and ask for what we need more than ... continue reading...
Developing A Good Work Ethic in Your Children
Developing A Good Work Ethic In my previous article, Cultivating a Strong Work Ethic in Your Children, I talked about the benefits of meaningful work in our daily lives. This second part focuses more on developing a good work ethic. A good work ethic doesn’t just “sprout” or “happen” over night. A good work ethic must be modeled and exemplified in our daily lives as parents. {This site uses affiliate links. Click here to see the full disclosure.} How to ruin your child's work ... continue reading...
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